trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrā-dər 

1

: a person whose business is buying and selling or barter: such as

a

: merchant

b

: a person who buys and sells (something, such as stocks or commodities futures) in search of short-term profits

2

: a ship engaged in the coastal or foreign trade

Synonyms

• dealer
• merchant
• businessman
• retailer

Examples of trader in a Sentence

She is a stock trader.

early explorers and fur traders

Recent Examples on the Web

For traders focused on events, recognizing these historical trends can be advantageous. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Trump's surprise Tuesday announcement of a 50% rate, at the highest end of traders' expectations, sharply jolted the copper market, with the premium paid by U.S. buyers over the rest of the world more than doubling to a record over $2,600. —Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 July 2025

To avoid this arduous roadblock, traders portaged through what is now the Portland neighborhood ― a driving factor in Louisville's establishment and early growth. —Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025

Those old-school traders are as convinced of the righteousness of their cause as Duffy is his. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trader

• day trader
• free trader

Rhymes for trader

• aider
• fader
• grader
• kadir
• nadir
• prader
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• crusader
• invader

Kids Definition

trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrād-ər 

1

: a person who trades

2

: a ship engaged in trade